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Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run at his old home stadium, and the Mets fans gave him a curtain call anyway. The game-tying ninth-inning blast against his former team created one of baseball's most touching moments of the season.
After struggling through June with an ERA over 4.00, Mets rookie Nolan McLean has transformed into one of baseball's hottest pitchers with 17 straight scoreless innings. His latest gem featured 10 strikeouts in a dominant performance that has opposing players calling him "one of the best in the game."
Francisco Alvarez gave up his mom's famous arepas and dropped 10 pounds this offseason, signaling a major commitment to becoming the star catcher the Mets have been waiting for. After battling injuries and a demotion, the 24-year-old is climbing back with renewed focus.
While his teammates are still enjoying the offseason, Mets rookie sensation Nolan McLean traded North Carolina snowdrifts for sunny Florida to get a head start on spring training. The 22-year-old phenom is preparing for his first big league camp after a remarkable debut season.
